Idli with quick coconut chutney

Ingredients

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• 3 cups ready-made idli batter
• 2 cups water for steaming
• 1 cup fresh or frozen grated coconut
• 2 tbsp roasted chana dal
• 1 small green chilli
• 1/2 inch piece ginger
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 6 leaves curry leaves

Let’s make it

1. Grease idli molds and pour in the batter.
2. Steam over boiling water for 10–12 minutes until set and cooked through.
3. Blend coconut, roasted chana dal, chilli, ginger, salt, and water into a smooth chutney.
4. For tempering, heat oil, add mustard seeds and curry leaves, and pour over the chutney.
5. Unmold the idlis and serve warm with chutney.